Guess the decade of these historic photos

Every time we go to the P-I photo archive, we spend at least a few minutes perusing photos and turning to their backs to see when they were taken.

That curiosity — and the often-surprising results — has turned into a weekly gallery in which we share some of our favorite finds and give you the chance to guess the decade.

This week’s gallery includes a former Seattle mayor, Paul McCartney’s second show at the Kingdome, the University of Washington crew team and an old scene at Golden Gardens Park.

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When was this picture taken of Bob Hope performing in downtown Seattle? (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

When was this picture taken of Bob Hope performing in downtown Seattle? (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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This picture was taken on University Street between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in 1942. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

This picture was taken on University Street between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue in 1942. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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When did Dale Chihuly look like this? (seattlepi.com file)

When did Dale Chihuly look like this? (seattlepi.com file)

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This picture of Dale Chihuly blowing glass is from the 1968 Bellevue Arts Festival. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

This picture of Dale Chihuly blowing glass is from the 1968 Bellevue Arts Festival. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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When did the ferry Kalakala return to Seattle? (Phil H. Webber/seattlepi.com file)

When did the ferry Kalakala return to Seattle? (Phil H. Webber/seattlepi.com file)

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This picture of the Kalakala on the way home to Seattle was taken Nov. 6, 1998. (Phil H. Webber/seattlepi.com file)

This picture of the Kalakala on the way home to Seattle was taken Nov. 6, 1998. (Phil H. Webber/seattlepi.com file)

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When did crowds look like this at Golden Gardens? (seattlepi.com file)

When did crowds look like this at Golden Gardens? (seattlepi.com file)

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This picture was taken in 1929. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

This picture was taken in 1929. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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When was this picture of Norm Rice taken? Hint: It was the year he first ran for mayor. (seattlepi.com file)

When was this picture of Norm Rice taken? Hint: It was the year he first ran for mayor. (seattlepi.com file)

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This picture was taken in 1985. Rice was later elected as Seattle's mayor in 1989. (seattlepi.com file)

This picture was taken in 1985. Rice was later elected as Seattle's mayor in 1989. (seattlepi.com file)

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When was this picture taken of Seattle SuperSonic Spencer Haywood? (seattlepi.com file)

When was this picture taken of Seattle SuperSonic Spencer Haywood? (seattlepi.com file)

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In this 1972 photo, Haywood dunks over Bob Lanier of the Detroit Pistons. (seattlepi.com file)

In this 1972 photo, Haywood dunks over Bob Lanier of the Detroit Pistons. (seattlepi.com file)

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When were these guys part of the Huskies crew team? (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

When were these guys part of the Huskies crew team? (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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This picture is from 1939. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

This picture is from 1939. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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When did Paul McCartney play the Kingdome for the second time? (seattlepi.com file)

When did Paul McCartney play the Kingdome for the second time? (seattlepi.com file)

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The show at the Kingdome was on March 29, 1990. More than 55,000 fans turned out for the show. (Paul Joseph Brown/seattlepi.com file)

The show at the Kingdome was on March 29, 1990. More than 55,000 fans turned out for the show. (Paul Joseph Brown/seattlepi.com file)

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When was this picture of the Alaskan Way Viaduct taken? (seattlepi.com file)

When was this picture of the Alaskan Way Viaduct taken? (seattlepi.com file)

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This picture was taken after opening ceremonies on April 4, 1953. The view is to the south. (seattlepi.com file)

This picture was taken after opening ceremonies on April 4, 1953. The view is to the south. (seattlepi.com file)

Photo: Tom Carson / P-I file

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When did Henry "Scoop" Jackson first campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination? (seattlepi.com file?MOHAI)

When did Henry "Scoop" Jackson first campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination? (seattlepi.com file?MOHAI)

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This photo was taken in 1972. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

This photo was taken in 1972. (seattlepi.com file/MOHAI)

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When was this picture of the Pike Place Market taken? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

When was this picture of the Pike Place Market taken? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

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This image was taken in 1933. (Richard Desimone/Seattle Municipal Archives)

This image was taken in 1933. (Richard Desimone/Seattle Municipal Archives)

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When was this picture of St. Joseph's Church on Capitol Hill taken? (seattlepi.com file)

When was this picture of St. Joseph's Church on Capitol Hill taken? (seattlepi.com file)

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The cornerstone of the new St. Joseph's Church was laid on July 27, 1930. The church, designed by architects Albertson, Wilson & Richardson, was officially dedicated on the Feast of Christ the King, Oct. 26, 1930. Reverend Bishop Edward J. O'Dea presided. (seattlepi.com file) less

The cornerstone of the new St. Joseph's Church was laid on July 27, 1930. The church, designed by architects Albertson, Wilson & Richardson, was officially dedicated on the Feast of Christ the King, Oct. 26, ... more

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When did the Kingdome look like this? (seattlepi.com file)

When did the Kingdome look like this? (seattlepi.com file)

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Seahawks fans high in the 300 level of the Kingdome, under the ring, cheer on the Seahawks in the third quarter of a game against Kansas City, Dec. 26, 1996. (Grant M. Haller/seattlepi.com file)

Seahawks fans high in the 300 level of the Kingdome, under the ring, cheer on the Seahawks in the third quarter of a game against Kansas City, Dec. 26, 1996. (Grant M. Haller/seattlepi.com file)

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When was this picture taken at Volunteer Park in Seattle? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

When was this picture taken at Volunteer Park in Seattle? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

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This picture of the reservoirs was taken April 15, 1922. (Seattle Municipal Archives)

This picture of the reservoirs was taken April 15, 1922. (Seattle Municipal Archives)

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When was this march in downtown Seattle? (seattlepi.com file)

When was this march in downtown Seattle? (seattlepi.com file)

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Union workers march in a parade through downtown Seattle, Dec. 3, 1999 during the WTO protests. (seattlepi.com file)

Union workers march in a parade through downtown Seattle, Dec. 3, 1999 during the WTO protests. (seattlepi.com file)

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This photo isn't local, but still a good one. When did President Richard Nixon meet Elvis Presley? (seattlepi.com file)

This photo isn't local, but still a good one. When did President Richard Nixon meet Elvis Presley? (seattlepi.com file)

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This photograph was taken in the Oval Office on Dec. 20, 1971. (seattlepi.com file)

This photograph was taken in the Oval Office on Dec. 20, 1971. (seattlepi.com file)

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When was this picture taken of Roy Patrick showing how to make handmade flies for fly fishing? (seattlepi.com file)

When was this picture taken of Roy Patrick showing how to make handmade flies for fly fishing? (seattlepi.com file)

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Eastlake fly fishing shop owner Roy Patrick offered classes to teach the art of making handmade flies for fly fishing. This photo, circa 1946, shows a class held in Patrick's Eastlake basement. Patrick died in 1971, and the namesake shop - one that is still around - was taken over by Jimmy LeMert. (seattlepi.com file) less

Eastlake fly fishing shop owner Roy Patrick offered classes to teach the art of making handmade flies for fly fishing. This photo, circa 1946, shows a class held in Patrick's Eastlake basement. Patrick died in ... more

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Remember this classic billboard? When was it up? (seattlepi.com file)

Remember this classic billboard? When was it up? (seattlepi.com file)

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April Fool's Day, 1971: Hit by the loss of aerospace contracts, The Boeing Co. cut its payroll from a high of 100,800 employees in 1967 to a low of 38,690 in 1971, creating a deep local depression. The jobless rate was 13.8 percent in 1971 and 1972. On April 1, 1971, real estate agents Bob McDonald and Jim Youngren spent $160 on this billboard on state Route 99 near Sea-Tac Airport. less

April Fool's Day, 1971: Hit by the loss of aerospace contracts, The Boeing Co. cut its payroll from a high of 100,800 employees in 1967 to a low of 38,690 in 1971, creating a deep local depression. The ... more

Photo: PI FILES 1971

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When did Green Lake look like this? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

When did Green Lake look like this? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

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This photo was taken March 10, 1926. (Seattle Municipal Archives)

This photo was taken March 10, 1926. (Seattle Municipal Archives)

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How about this photo of the Green Lake fire station? When was it taken? (Seattle Municipal Archives)

How about this photo of the Green Lake fire station? When was it taken? (Seattle Municipal Archives)